Pakistan is offering scholarships to over 4,000 Afghan students in fields such as medicine, engineering, agriculture, management, and computer science, aiming to empower Afghan youth through quality education.
Speaking at the 47th Annual Forum of Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA), hosted by Pakistan, Member of the National Assembly Sher Ali Arbab announced that at least one-third of the scholarships would be reserved for female students.
During a session titled “Situation in Afghanistan: Navigating Justice, Human Rights, and International Accountability,” he explained that the scholarships are intended to foster professional connections between educational institutions in both countries, support human resource development for Afghanistan’s reconstruction, and encourage cultural and social integration between the two nations.
He also highlighted Pakistan’s liberal visa policy for Afghan nationals, which allows them to open bank accounts and obtain driving licenses, facilitating integration and mutual benefits.
Arbab said that a peaceful and stable Afghanistan aligns with Pakistan’s interests, providing access to Afghan and Central Asian markets.
Claudia Cruz Santos, Vice-Chairperson of the Committee on Constitutional Affairs, Rights, Freedoms, and Guarantees, praised the hospitality of the Pakistani people toward forum participants.
Zohar Nawrozi and Fawzia Koofi, Afghan Members of Parliament and exiled representatives of the Internal Security Commission, expressed disappointment over restrictions preventing Afghan girls from attending school.
